It was our first time in Wilpattu National Park, where we had the very good fortune of spotting the leopard pictured below. We were one of the only groups who saw a leopard the morning of our safari, so felt very lucky. Almost as exciting as seeing one was hearing them.
Two leopards were hunting in the brush near our jeep. We listened to them call back and forth to each other for several minutes and hoped they might show themselves. Their calls got louder and closer, then stopped abruptly. We assumed that meant their hunt was a success. Breakfast was likely one of the many spotted chevrotains (mouse deers) we saw in the park.
On the drive into Wilpattu, we saw a rice harvest. Local families lined the roadway for several kilometers, sweeping and bagging rice, which they lay out to dry on the asphalt.
We're now back in Colombo preparing to return to the States in a few days. Before departure, we squeezed in a trip to House of Fashion, a quirky shopping experience where you can find odds, ends and overstocks/seconds from brands like Zara, Pull and Bear, etc... whose clothing is made in Sri Lanka.
We also got to take part in one more session of the American Center's conversations buddies program. This weekly program was a definitely a highlight of our time in Colombo. Pictured below are some of the wonderful people who come to the Center to practice their English, learn about the US and discuss current events. Click here for a few other Colombo photos, including last night's beautiful sunset as seen from Galle Face Green.
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